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1853 Trime. Transitional pattern coined on April 10, 1853. Not seen since 1867 Mickley sale.
Obverse Description
Shield mounted on a six-pointed star but with a triple border around the star, this being different from the regular issue; the so-called Type II style regularly adopted in 1854.
Reverse Description
The regular dies used to strike 1854 trimes, known as the Type II design, with olive sprig above III and three arrows below, within the ornamental letter C.
Catalog Information
GSID:
12174
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Silver
Variety 2:
J-153
Coin Date:
1853
Denomination:
P3C
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
unconfirmed
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1853
Composition:
Silver
Rarity:
unconfirmed
PCGS #:
11637
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